At this women-only discussion, speak with landowners and female conservation professionals about best management practices for soil and water conservation, government cost-share programs, how to talk about conservation with your tenant, and other topics guided by participant interest. Lunch is followed by a tour of area conservation sites guided by a local conservation agency staffer.

This meeting is one of ten sponsored by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) on conservation and farm transition topics. The meetings are free and lunch is provided. Read this news release (PDF) for detailed information on these meetings.

The Leopold Center was established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act as a research and education center at Iowa State University to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative Action, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/calendar/2013-07-30/wfan-conservation-meeting on 03/03/2015